Qualitative Researcher - Data Analysis

Responsibilities

• Phase 1: Methodology Development
• Review project objectives, interview guides, and research goals.
• Develop a qualitative analysis methodology.
• Create coding protocols and thematic analysis procedures.
• Design a codebook and coding hierarchy.
• Establish quality assurance procedures for coding consistency.
• Document methodology suitable for client review and reporting.
• Phase 2: AI-Assisted Analysis Framework
• Recommend AI tools and analytical approaches to support qualitative analysis.
• Provide written documentation describing:
• Proposed AI platforms and tools
• Intended use cases
• Validation procedures
• Human review processes
• Data privacy and confidentiality considerations
• Obtain written approval before implementing any AI-assisted analysis workflow.
• Phase 3: Data Coding & Analysis
• Code interview transcripts and qualitative responses.
• Identify recurring themes, patterns, sentiments, and emerging issues.
• Perform cross-interview comparisons.
• Analyze findings by stakeholder group, topic area, demographic segment, or other relevant variables.
• Validate coding consistency and thematic reliability.
• Phase 4: Reporting
• Develop summary findings and executive-level insights.
• Prepare visualizations, matrices, and thematic summaries.
• Produce written reports suitable for client presentation.
• Present findings and recommendations to project leadership as requested.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Public Policy, Research Methods, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience conducting qualitative research and thematic analysis.
• Demonstrated experience developing coding frameworks and codebooks.
• Experience analyzing interview, focus group, and stakeholder engagement data.
• Proficiency with qualitative analysis software such as NVivo, MAXQDA, Atlas.ti, Dedoose, Similar platforms
• Experience utilizing AI-assisted research tools while maintaining methodological rigor.
• Strong technical writing and reporting skills.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD).
• Experience supporting public agencies, transportation organizations, workforce programs, higher education, or community engagement initiatives.
• Experience integrating qualitative and quantitative data sources.
• Familiarity with survey research and mixed-methods studies.

Deliverables

• Qualitative analysis methodology document.
• Coding framework and codebook.
• AI utilization plan and written approval package.
• Coded interview dataset.
• Thematic analysis summary.
• Executive findings report.
• Presentation-ready summary materials.

About Redwood Resources

A company that works with public agencies, nonprofits, and large firms. We design, manage and implement business and community programs.